Automation and Controls Engineer Manager

4 days ago


Clinton, North Carolina, United States Smithfield Foods Full time
About the Role

Smithfield Foods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation and Controls Engineer Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Engineering department, you will play a critical role in driving the development and implementation of automation solutions that enhance our manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Automation Strategies: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement automation solutions that meet business objectives and drive process improvements.
  • Lead Automation Engineering Team: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to a team of automation engineers to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles.
  • Drive Technology Roadmap: Develop and maintain a technology roadmap that aligns with business objectives and ensures the company remains at the forefront of automation and controls technology.
  • Monitor and Evaluate Emerging Technologies: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in automation and controls technology and evaluate their potential impact on the company.
  • Partner with External Vendors: Collaborate with external vendors, universities, and technical consulting firms to identify and develop new automation solutions that meet business needs.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing industries with a strong focus on automation and controls design.
  • Leadership Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, including team development and management.
  • Technical Skills: Experience in development of distributed, networked control systems, especially Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions.
  • Lean or Six Sigma Experience: Lean or six sigma experience, with green or black belt certification preferred.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
Work Environment

The work environment for this role will be primarily office-based, with occasional travel to production facilities. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise levels in the work environment will be moderate to loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Smithfield Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.



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